THE WEDGE





Triangle-shaped wedge

 

Various of wedges   



1. Consisting of one or two inclined planes forming a sharp edge.
2. Used to cut or separate object.
3. When an axe hits woods, the sharp edge enters the wood easily and the broad edge splits the wood apart.



4. Examples of simple machine that are wedges 


Axes

 
Ice Pick


 
knife

 
Saw